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A modular metal hydride hydrogen storage system which can provide a robust and reliable source of hydrogen that can quickly and easily be modified for a variety of applications and environments. The hydrogen storage system comprises at least one storage module. Each storage module comprises a contai

A modular metal hydride hydrogen storage system which can provide a robust and reliable source of hydrogen that can quickly and easily be modified for a variety of applications and environments. The hydrogen storage system comprises at least one storage module. Each storage module comprises a container having at least one open end, a metal hydride hydrogen storage means, means for introducing gaseous hydrogen into and withdrawing gaseous hydrogen from the container, and means for connecting storage modules together end-to-end to form a plurality of storage modules.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A hydrogen storage system for storing hydrogen in a metal hydride, said storage system comprising:at least a first storage module attached to an identical second storage module, where each of said storage modules includes:a container for metal hydride having a closed end with a pas

[ We claim:] [1.] A hydrogen storage system for storing hydrogen in a metal hydride, said storage system comprising:at least a first storage module attached to an identical second storage module, where each of said storage modules includes:a container for metal hydride having a closed end with a passage port; and an open end, opposite said closed end;metal hydride storage means positioned within said container;passage means, positioned within said container and gaseously connected to said passage port, for transporting gaseous hydrogen into and out of said container; andattachment means for connecting said closed end of each of said storage modules to said open end of a different storage module;where said closed end of said first storage module is attached to said open end of said second storage module and said first storage module is in gaseous communication with said second storage module through said passage port;anda container cap covering said open end of said first storage module.